Model catches earring mid-strut, becomes our fashion hero

Fashion Week


Model catches earring mid-strut, becomes our fashion hero

By Anna Pollitt

9 years ago

Call off the search for the next James Bond, Alisar Ailabouni just out 007-ed everyone at New York Fashion Week.

The Syrian-born Austrian clothes horse is not a household name but she should be, if only for a ninja-like move she pulled on the catwalk at Christian Siriano.

Video has emerged of the 27-year-old doing her runway walk, when one of her long tasselled earrings suddenly drops from her ear.

With almost spooky intuition, the model slowly raises her left hand and catches the jewellery mid-walk, without batting an eyelid.

Witness the super-stealth for yourself:

"When a model is so professional that her earring drops on our Spring/Summer 2017 runway and she doesn't even miss a beat! So amazing @alisarailabouni," an impressed Siriano wrote in a post accompanying the video.

Ailabouni fared better than Bella Hadid, whose heels tripped her up on the runway and caused a spectacular catwalk stumble at Michael Kors.

Video by @victoriadiplacido @red_models

Front row stars at New York Fashion Week:

Dylan Lauren, Ricky Lauren, Haley Bennett, Julianne Moore, Liv Freundlich, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Annabelle Wallis and Jessica Alba

On the front row at Ralph Lauren.


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Velvet isn't going anywhere is it? Rosie's ramping up the '90s theme with a decadent choker and smoky eyeliner at Ralph Lauren.


Jessica Alba

Glamour meets grunge at Ralph Lauren.


Julianne Moore

In a black dress and matching lace trimmed jacket at Ralph Lauren.


Christina Hendricks

Giving good jacket game at Naeem Khan.


Karlie Kloss, Toni Garrn, and Romee Strijd

All going for a pared back look at the Boss Womenswear show.


Jerry Hall

In a sleek check suit for the Marchesa show.


Emily Blunt and Sienna Miller


Sienna Miller and Anna Wintour

Caption competition?

They're sharing a laugh at Michael Kors.


Anna Wintour

In her signature shades on the Kors frow.


Alexandra Richards, Theodora Richards, Harley Viera Newton, Jessica Hart and Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece and Denmark

Rockstar royalty and actual royalty, at Michael Kors.


Chiara Ferragni

Providing jumper inspiration at Michael Kors.


Olivia Palermo

Check out those hems, at Michael Kors.


Jessica Hart

Toting a bucket bag, at Michael Kors.


Jessic Alba

We're officially in the market for a little white dress thanks to Jess' Narciso Rodriguez number.


Lady Gaga and Naomi Campbell

Both heading for the front row at Brandon Maxwell.


Jasmine Sanders, June Ambrose, Cynthia Erivo, La La Anthony, Emily Ratajkowski and Chloe Sevigny

All got the LBD memo at Vera Wang.


TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann

Their very own fashion show, on the front row at Reem Acra.

More: Fashion follow: TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann 


Winona Ryder and Millie Bobby Brown

Keeping it casual, at Coach 1941.


Emma Roberts

Dressed in Coach 1941 SS17 - including those on point accessories - for Tuesday evening's show.


Chloe Grace Moretz

Making her first show appearance of the season in a black leather jacket and matching skirt at Coach 1941.


Courtney Love

In a studded baseball jacket fro the Coach 1941 frow.


Jessica Alba

Waving from the frow at the Tory Burch show on Tuesday morning.


Jessica Alba

In her signature flared jeans and navy mac.


Liya Kebede

In head-to-toe Tory Burch for the show.


Uma Thurman

In a form-fitting black and grey dress for Zac Posen - one of her favourites. 


Mischa Barton

In a sheer black and gold dress at Nolcha.


Mia Moretti and singers Lissy Trullie and Kitty Cash

The trio of DJs are at 3.1 Phillip Lim.


Ciara, Anna Wintour, Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki

At the Serena Williams show.


Iris Apfel

Piling on the accessories at Serena Williams Signature Statement Collection By HSN.


Martha Hunt, Emily Ratajkowski, and Nina Agdal

Flying the DKNY flag.


Tinashe

In a long DKNY shirt for the show.


Alexa Chung

Front and centre at Proenza Schouler on Monday.


Leigh Lezark

In a bright rayon knit guitar dress by Jeremy Scott, at Jeremy Scott.


Russell Westbrook, Tinashe and Teyonah Parris

Proof the air-kiss is officially over, at Jeremy Scott.


Coco Rocha

In a bauble embellished knit dress at Jeremy Scott (where else).


Karlie Kloss

In a navy blue knitted crop top with daisy detail and navy palazzo pants at the Carolina Herrera presentation on Monday morning.


Malin Ackerman

Teaming her monochrome print shift dress with a neat top knot and orange lip at Carolina Herrera. 


Dascha Polanco

The Orange Is the New Black star ramps up the glamour at The Blonds in a monochrome print body suit and sweeping hot pink coat.


Christina Milian

Slaying in a dress by The Blonds at the show.


Kelly Osbourne, Christina Milian, Dascha Polanco and June Ambrose

Gramming at The Blonds.


Olivia Palermo, Ashley Graham and Caroline Wozniacki

Sticking to a monochrome palette on the front row at Prabal Gurung.


Diana Gordon

High velvet boots are having a moment at Fashion Week and Diana Gordon's are among our favourite spots on the frow at Prabal Gurung.


Zendaya

In a matching stripey Michael Kors bandeau top and choker with polka dot palazzo pants at the Michael Kors Access party.


Jaden Smith and Sarah Snyder

Hood By Air SS17, aka date night.


Jussie Smollett and Naomi Campbell

Watching Hood By Air.


Olivia Palermo

Mixing her prints for Altuzarra.


Priyanka Chopra

Reigniting our love affair with pink clothing in a dress from Altuzarra's Resort 2017 collection.


Lais Ribeiro, Hailey Clauson, Jamie Chung, Sophia Bush, Olivia Culpo, Danielle Snyder, and Cara Santana

Bringing 100% glamour to the Cushnie Et Ochs frow.


Brooklyn Beckham and David Beckham

On the frow at Victoria Beckham, where else?

More from the VB SS17 show


Madonna

In Alexander Wang's new unisex range for Adidas Originals, at the designer's celebrity-packed show.


Madonna and Lourdes Ciccone Leon

A sweet mother-daughter moment as the pair take in the surf-inspired collection. 


Nicki Minaj

Embracing the rib knit fabric trend in a black strappy dress at Alexander Wang.


Zoe Kravitz

In a black silk slip dress and belt buckle choker on the front row at Alexander Wang.


Tyga and Kylie Jenner

Kylie's wearing Alexander Wang for the show.


Jourdan Dunn

Who runs the world? At Alexander Wang.


Pamela Anderson and Dylan Lee

In matching black for the Alexander Wang presentation.


Rami Malek

The Mr Robot star is looking sharp on the Wang frow.


Tinashe

Matching her autumn beauty look to this statement AW jacket at Alexander Wang.


will i am, Chaelin Lee, Madonna and Skrillex

Backstage at Wang


Alexander Wang and Madonna

Larking around with the designer's "Wangfest" branded beer hat backstage.


Emily Ratajkowski

In a black textured mini and oversized denim jacket at the Fashion Week launch of Knot On My Planet, a campaign led by model Doutzen Kroes to support the Elephant Crisis Fund.


Olivia Palermo

In a navy blue halter with cutaway shoulders and delicate bead detailing at Jonathan Simkhai.


Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods

It's all about the denim for these two at Jonathan Simkhai.


FKA Twigs

Pairing her embellished jeans with a white layered off-shoulder top at Gentle Monster.


Christina Hendricks, Pamela Anderson, Neve Campbell, Jaime Alexander and Ashley Graham

Watching Christian Siriano's show.


June Ambrose, Coco Rocha and Kelly Osbourne

At Christian Siriano.


Leigh Lezark

In a spaghetti strap suede dress and matching cape at Christian Siriano.


Camilla Alves and Coco Rocha

Enjoying Rebecca Minkoff's outdoor presentation.


Olivia Palermo

Olivia chose a maroon palette for the Tibi show, with an off-shoulder peplum top and faux suede maxi skirt - both by the designer.


Caroline Issa

In a flowing red dress and Lacoste L.12.12 trainers at Tibi.


Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

Nevermind the Yeezy shenanigans, the fashion power duo are back on form at the Harper's Bazaar Icons Party.

Kim is in an intricate lace dress by Givenchy.

More on the Harper's Bazaar party


Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner

Kendall is fluffy and floral in a Marchesa dress, while Kylie has gone for a tassels and pearls halterneck gown by family favourite Balmain.

More on the Harper's Bazaar party


Alexa Chung

In a dazzling sequin lemon dress by Gucci.

More on the Harper's Bazaar party 


Emily Ratajkowski

Is not giving up on the cutaway trend in Julien Macdonald.

More on the Harper's Bazaar party


Leigh Lezark

Reaching for the stars in a plunging spaghetti strap dress at the Harper's bash.

More on the Harper's Bazaar party


Emily Ratajkowski

In a '90s style cutaway dress at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards.


Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford

Mother and daughter both go for sleek black dresses and almost identical strappy heels at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards.

The 15-year-old won the breakthrough model award.


Karlie Kloss

In a statement red button down dress at the Daily Front Row awards.


Adriana Lima and Katie Grand

Flexing their muscles in matching outfits at the awards bash.


Olivia Palermo

Also decked out in Tommy Hilfiger for the TH frow.


Kylie Jenner, Tyga

Kylie goes strapless at the Nylon Rebel Fashion Party.


Grace Bol

Going boho at the Desigual show.


Jourdan Dunn

Shoulder robe and sparkle at the Maybelline party.


Alexa Chung

Winning a tricky outfit game at Rosetta Getty’s Spring 2017 Collection Celebration.


Cindy Crawford

Is that a '90s dog tag necklace we spy?

The catwalk legend is teaming it with a peplum jacket at the Brock Collection.


Mary J Blige

Working a structural silhouette at Saks' downtown store opening.


Coco Rocha

Is all about the pockets at Marissa Webb.


Alexa Chung and Kitty Cash

Showing some shoulder at Adam Selman.


Alexa Chung and Leigh Lezark

Attracting a second row photobomber into their selfie at Noon By Noor.


Diane Kruger

Ina dreamy sparkle jumpsuit at the Jimmy Choo 20th anniversary party.


Chanel Iman

A one-sleeve wonder at the Jimmy Choo party.


Amber Valletta

Is statuesque in a sheer tasselled LBD at the Jimmy Choo bash.


Taylor Hill

Sporting another unusual little black dress - topped off with an elegant top knot.


Alicia Keys

In a signature suit, mesh top, blue turban, and of course, no make-up.


Naomi Campbell

Stealing the show at Tom Ford in one of the designer's own creations.


Uma Thurman

Revisits '80s-style puff sleeves with a surprising element of success at Tom Ford.


Rita Ora

Shimmering at Tom Ford.


Priyanka Chopra

Giving floral a good name at Thakoon.


Solange Knowles

Ramping up the '70s vibe with lid-to-brow purple eyeshadow at Creatures of Comfort.


Leandra Medine

Mixing and matching her stripes for a laid-back surfer look at Creatures of Comfort.


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